Director, Finance & Strategy - U.S Transportation

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance Strategy to lead a high-performance team in Bentonville. This role involves strategic planning, financial analysis, and collaboration across departments to drive business performance. You will oversee financial modeling and support decision-making while cultivating a culture of integrity. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers the opportunity to influence a Fortune 1 company’s operations and contribute to its mission of enhancing customer experiences. Join a team where your insights will shape the future of transportation strategy.

Benefits

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) plan

Stock purchase options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company discounts

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance or accounting, with supervisory experience.
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic and short-term operational plans.
• Provide financial decision support and analyze business performance.
• Recruit and develop talent while fostering a respectful environment.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Capabilities

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Alignment

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Position Summary

Join Walmart as Director, Finance Strategy – U.S. Transportation Strategy, and help over 295 million global customers live better every week. As the Fortune #1 company, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work. At Walmart, we tackle complex challenges with a kinder approach. Our mission extends beyond our stores, embracing diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

About the Team

Walmart Omni-Channel Supply Chain is seeking a strategic and operationally savvy finance leader to join the growing team. As the Director of Finance & Strategy, you will partner with the Senior Vice President of Transportation and lead a high-performance team delivering actionable insights and influencing performance. This role combines financial acumen with a strategic mindset to enhance productivity and monetization while understanding business trends and effectively influencing results.

What you'll do

• Oversee the development of long-term strategic and short-term operational plans by partnering across the organization to establish targets and resource needs.
• Provide high-quality financial decision support by collaborating with leadership to analyze business performance, identify gaps, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Present feedback to leadership regarding risks associated with financial projects and provide insights on historical trends, future events, and market trends.
• Oversee the development of financial analysis and modeling, incorporating assumptions and risks, and prepare presentations and supporting materials for business recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally to bring teams together through indirect influence and leverage the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Recruit, select, and develop talent, supporting mentorship, ongoing development, and succession planning.
• Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices.

What you’ll bring

• Curiosity and a relentless drive to ask questions.
• Ability to manage the interconnectivities of business units.
• Strong financial acumen and technical/analytical capabilities.
• Excitement about indirectly influencing teams to achieve company objectives.
• Familiarity with digital/tech product finance or asset management.
• Experience with finance and strategies related to Supply Chain organizations.
• Diplomatic skills for aligning stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Storytelling ability to make complex subjects easily understood through compelling stories and visuals.
• High standards and the ability to hold business partners accountable.
• Enthusiasm for engaging with challenges at a Fortune 1 scale.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00. Additional compensation includes performance bonuses, stock options, and other benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area OR 7 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or relevant area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.
• 2 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic Planning, Working in a large, complex, matrixed organization.
• Masters: Business Administration, Financial & Insurance, or CPA certification.

Primary Location

311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America